Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

On-site in Staines·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Pets at Home

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Overview

Job details

Up to £75,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £4,500 a month after tax.
Permanent contract
Full-time.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE | 40 Hours per Week

The role

At Staines Vets for Pets, we're looking for a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, growing practice. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied first-opinion caseload, is comfortable with sole charge, and values working in a collaborative environment where wellbeing and work-life balance are genuinely prioritised.

What you'll do

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

Has solid experience in small animal first-opinion practice
Is confident with routine consultations and surgery
Is comfortable working sole charge as required
Enjoys working independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Builds strong relationships with clients through excellent communication
Delivers high clinical standards with a calm, professional approach

How you'll work

Our modern, purpose-built practice is fully equipped to support a high standard of clinical care, with facilities including:

In-house laboratory
Digital X-ray
Dental X-ray
Dedicated dental suite and operating theatre
Ultrasound
Tonometry
Glass-fronted kennels

Our caseload is predominantly routine consultations and preventative healthcare, with a selection of more complex cases providing variety and ongoing clinical interest.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, including:

Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Every other Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
1 hour lunch break

About Pets at Home

Industry: Retail
Website: petsathome.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Our experienced team is made up of six dedicated colleagues who work closely together to deliver excellent patient care:

1 x Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon
3 x Registered Veterinary Nurses (including our Practice Manager and Practice Owner)
2 x Client Care Assistants

With more than 30 years of combined experience, we've built a supportive culture where everyone works together, shares knowledge and enjoys coming to work.

Looking after our people is just as important as looking after our patients. You'll have access to a range of wellbeing support, including:

Mental Health First Aider
Clinical Supervisor
Physical and mental wellbeing support
Trained Workplace First Aiders

Additional information

This is an excellent opportunity to join a practice where your experience is valued, your wellbeing matters.

In addition to a competitive salary of up to £70,000 DOE, you'll benefit from the wider Vets for Pets package, including professional development opportunities, paid memberships, pension, healthcare benefits and exclusive colleague discounts.

If you're looking for a role where you can enjoy clinical independence while being part of a friendly, experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation or to apply, email covet@vets4pets.com.

Alternatively, visit www.vets4petscareers.com.

Location: TW18 4WB

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

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